«Believing in yourself is the first step to achieving it… Doubt is the only obstacle.»
Artistic Children’s Photography Workshop: With AI, the impossible becomes possible.
«The beginning of your journey to excellence.«
Welcome to My New Workshop!
With great excitement, I present to you my new Masterclass
«Artistic Children’s Photography / Photoshop and Artificial Intelligence»
A program where I share not only my knowledge but also my passion, experience, and dedication.
The Masterclass That Will Exceed Your Expectations
Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines the magic of artistic children’s photography,
the most innovative tools in Photoshop and Artificial Intelligence, and the keys to building a solid
and profitable photography business.
This is your chance to take your projects to the highest level and stand out like never before. Over
two and, you’ll also enjoy special moments, with snacks and coffee breaks included.
Ready to Join This Exclusive Group?
This training has been designed with an exceptional level of detail to provide clear, authentic,
and practical learning. You’ll not only acquire techniques but also gain tools to transform your business
and your way of creating.
Save the Dates: February 22-23, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow!
I Will Help You Create Your Favorite Photo
My name is Javi Mercader. I’ve been a photographer since I was a child, and this profession is my passion and my life.
My mission is to help you discover your potential in this art and become an even better photographer.
I am convinced that in-person workshop are the best way to achieve this.
It’s a unique experience where you will learn techniques, develop your style, and connect with other photography enthusiasts.
See you in my workshops!
Group workshop
What Will You Learn?
During our workshops, I will share essential tools and insights to help you bring your photographic ideas to life, while also improving your day-to-day interactions with clients.
What will we work on together?
- How to prepare for a session.
- Techniques to capture authentic emotions and create a comfortable atmosphere during the shoot.
- How to negotiate and communicate effectively with clients.
- Using studio lighting and key light modifiers.
- How to create classic portraits, Fine Art portraits, and visual storytelling in the studio.
- Practical advice on where and when to shoot outdoors.
- Common mistakes to avoid during outdoor sessions.
- What equipment to bring for outdoor shoots.
- How to master natural light to enhance your images.
- The process of selecting and preparing photos for editing in Photoshop.
- How to save time by using presets and custom actions.
- Steps to develop your unique style and color palette.
Transform Your Photography Business: Keys to Stand Out
1. Organize Your Success
Success doesn’t happen by chance. Create systems for everything, from managing sessions to final delivery. When your workflow is smooth, your clients will notice, and your reputation will grow.
2. Speak Your Clients’ Language
Sell more than photos—sell stories. Understand what your clients value and adapt your work to connect with their emotions and needs. This builds a bond that goes beyond visuals.
3. Understand the Engine of Your Business
Finances are your compass. Know your earnings, optimize costs, and identify opportunities. Mastering your numbers ensures sustainability and growth.
4. Aim High with a Clear Purpose
Set inspiring goals, whether it’s growing your client base, exploring new styles, or becoming a leader in your field. A clear purpose keeps you focused and motivated.
5. Test, Fail, and Learn
Experimentation is key. Try new styles, strategies, or services. Each test refines your approach and reveals what works best for you and your clients.
6. Emotionally Connect with Your Brand
Your work isn’t just images; it’s memories and emotions. Use marketing to communicate this essence, and clients won’t just choose
Light and Shadow
Master the full potential of Camera RAW with advanced techniques. Simplify skin retouching using Evoto for flawless results. Refine your images with the frequency separation technique. Apply Dodge and Burn precisely, both locally and globally. Optimize your workflow with the strategic use of blending modes.
Working with Color
Colorimetry and exploration of selective color. Mastering advanced blending modes for color. Professional color grading. Transforming backgrounds and colors. Precision in handling specific color ranges. Advanced tonal adjustments in Camera RAW.
Creativity
Design unique brushes to personalize your style. Master the creative use of gradients in your compositions. Experiment with overlays to add depth and dynamism. Transform your own images into stunning photomontages. Perfect and reinvent backgrounds to suit your projects.
Master Photoshop, Artificial Intelligence, and Photography Business: Guaranteed Campaign Success
Imagine combining the creative magic of Photoshop with the limitless potential of tools like Midjourney and Leonardo.ai. This course will take you beyond the conventional, teaching you how to integrate these technologies to create impactful images that transform your photography campaigns into true success stories.
You’ll learn to design, create, and manipulate images with advanced AI techniques, all in a practical way tailored to the needs of modern photographers.
This isn’t just a course; it’s a complete experience to elevate your creativity and photography business to the next level. You won’t find anything as comprehensive as this in the world of AI applied to photography!
Two-Day Workshop
Perfect Your Artistic Photography
Day 1: Inspiration and Practical Photography
- 9:00 AM – Opening and Welcome
- Personal Introduction: A journey through my professional career and the creation of personalized photographic narratives.
- Introduction to Midjourney Alpha: Familiarization with the web environment and Discord, initial setup, and exploration of key features.
- Practical applications for creative projects.
- 10:00 AM – Mastering the Art of Prompting
- Learn how to design effective prompts that transform your projects into memorable visual experiences, maximizing creativity and impact.
- 11:00 AM – Leonardo AI: Exploration and Applications
- Initial setup and essential features.
- Practical techniques to integrate this tool into your artistic compositions.
- 12:00 PM – Photoshop: Advanced Generative Fill
- Understanding and managing generative fill.
- Advanced techniques to achieve precise and natural compositions.
- 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
- 2:00 PM – Creating Custom Backgrounds
- Techniques to design high-quality canvas backgrounds.
- Selection of materials, painting, and methods for seamless project integration.
- 3:00 PM – Studio Session and Technical Fundamentals
- Basic concepts: Aperture, depth of field, focal length, and shutter speed.
- Wardrobe and style: Impact of colors, accessories, and garments on composition.
- Lighting: Configuration of lights, angles, and power; experimenting with diffusers.
- Camera settings: Key adjustments to make the most of your equipment.
- Model practice: Dynamic session with continuous light and flash, exploring composition, emotions, and color.
- 4:00 PM – Intensive Children Photography
- Technique and essential equipment: Optimal lighting and parameters for impeccable results.
- Direction and connection: Poses and effective model management.
- Practical exercises: Studio session to refine skills.
- 5:30 PM – End of Day 1
Day 2: Editing and Professional Presentation
- 9:00 AM – Designing Objects with AI
- Techniques to create unique objects with Midjourney and Leonardo AI.
- Practical exercises to enrich your visual projects.
- 10:30 AM – Introduction to Matte Painting
- Explore this artistic technique and learn how to apply it to your work.
- Guided practice: Design a scene in Photoshop using advanced techniques.
- 11:30 AM – Integration of Tools: Midjourney + Photoshop + Leonardo AI
- Method 1: Integration through cutouts and selections.
- Method 2: Matte Painting and advanced techniques.
- Comparison of methods, practical tips, and optimization.
- Creative fusion: Combine Matte Painting and AI to create realistic backgrounds.
- Model integration: Step-by-step process to add the model to the environment.
- Live editing: Join me as I refine every detail of the final edit.
- 12:30 PM – Lunch Break
- 2:00 PM – Artistic Color Grading
- Principles for achieving coherent color integrations.
- Advanced adjustments to add an artistic touch to your projects.
- Practical exercises in real-world projects.
- 5:00 PM – Fine Art Printing and Premium Packaging
- Introduction to fine art printing: how and where to print.
- Selection of artistic papers and luxury packaging.
- Customization: The impact of exclusive details on your products.
- 6:30 PM – Closing and Farewell
- Summary of learnings and Q&A session.
- Delivery of additional materials, including a detailed retouching video.
- Final conclusion and farewell.
This workshop blends theory, practice, and applied creativity in a complete experience. It’s designed to take your skills to the next level and transform your art into a powerful storytelling tool.
What Will You Receive at the End of the Workshops?
Certificate of Completion
At the end of each session, you will receive an official certificate recognizing your participation and learning during the workshops.
Professional Editing Video
The entire editing process carried out during the workshops in Adobe programs will be recorded with explanatory audio. Once the course is completed and after accepting the terms of use, you will have access to this exclusive material, allowing you to revisit and refine the techniques applied to the photographs worked on during the sessions.
Continuous Support
You will become part of a closed group of photographers where you will receive ongoing support from me and your new peers. Together, we can share knowledge, resolve doubts, and continue growing as a community.
Boost Your Sales
Strategies That Connect
Your work is unique and exclusive, and that’s what makes it truly special.
The key to successful sales doesn’t lie solely in the quality of your photographs but in your ability to create an emotional connection with your clients. It’s about telling stories, evoking emotions, and offering an experience that goes beyond the visual.
What will we explore together?
- What is storytelling and why it’s essential for photographers.
- How to integrate storytelling into your photography sessions.
- Practical techniques to evoke emotions in your images.
- How to create narratives that resonate with your clients.
- Using color theory and composition to enhance storytelling.
- Examples of how to craft meaningful visual stories in portrait photography.
- How to identify and understand your client’s emotional triggers.
- Tips to communicate the story behind your work to attract clients.
- Strategies to develop a marketing approach that tells your story effectively.
- Building your unique style to stand out in the market.
- How to increase your value as a photographer through storytelling.
These are the secrets to transforming the way you sell and taking your projects to the next level. Learn how to implement them in my course and stand out in the market like never before!
What My Students Say
Discover the transformative impact of this workshop through the words of those who have experienced it. My students share their stories of learning, inspiration, and how they’ve taken their photographic skills to new heights.
“From the first moment, I felt guided and supported. This workshop is a game-changer.”
“My creativity soared as I discovered techniques I never thought possible.”
“Not only did I learn photography, but I also learned how to present my work professionally. Truly invaluable.”
Join the growing community of photographers who have found renewed passion, enhanced skills, and a deeper understanding of their craft.
Javier es sin duda un gran fotógrafo, sus sesiones son de ensueño, además de un gran formador, generoso en sus explicaciones y en su ayuda, su apoyo no termina cuando acabas la formación con él, siempre dispuesto a echar una mano. Sus formaciones te abrirán un mundo de posibilidades a la creatividad de ensueño y de una manera amena y fácil. Cruzarte en el camino de Javier es un regalo.Tanto si necesitas un gran fotógrafo como aprender de uno de los mejores contacta con él
– Sofia Martin Some Fotografía , google
JAVIER es uno de los profesionales en la fotografía con más talento que he conocido. Sabe muchísimo de lo que habla, se esfuerza al máximo para ayudar a responder cualquier pregunta que tengas, se comunica con claridad y rapidez. Afortunadamente, tuve la oportunidad de participar en su taller de retratos para aquellos que quieran crear arte con cualquier tema que disfruten capturar. Aprenderás sobre luz, composición, color y programas utilizados para la edición. El taller está lleno de mucho contenido para aprender verdaderamente a darle la magia a todas tus imágenes y que por fortuna tendrás acceso al material para practicar y poder ver los vídeos cuantas veces quieras. Es único, hermoso e impecable, indudablemente es una maravillosa representación del Arte fino. Gracias Javi por tan magnífico taller.
– Anais Cadena , google
He relizado dos talleres profesionales y reconozco que es un ARTISTA, es magnifico poder evolucionar profesionalmente de la mano de un tutor como él. Magnificas experiencias 100% recomendables.
– Ernesto Schreck Mata , google
He tenido la oportunidad de hacer un par de cursos con Javi y ha sido una experiencia fantástica, de los mejores que he hecho. Es de los que si tengo una duda pregunto y contesta al momento eso dice mucho de la persona.
.Gracias por tanto Javi.
Recomiendo sus cursos al 100%. A mi me queda un pendiente que más pronto que tarde lo voy hacer.
– Araceli Calabuig Ortiz ,google
He hecho varios cursos con Javi y repetido, sin duda con el se aprende muchísimo, Javi no sólo explica muy bien que hoy en día es difícil encontrar a alguien que sabe lo que hace sino que además te explica sin tapujos te enseña todo paso a paso y no se deja nada en el tintero. Si duda te lo recomiendo si quieres aprender a sacarle partido a la fotografía y a la IA.
– sandra morales , google
He tenido la suerte de poder hacer un par de talleres con el y la experiencia ha sido muy positiva, explica todo de forma muy clara y sencilla y te abre la mente a nuevas formas de crear las fotografías , sin duda lo recomiendo , muchas gracias por todo lo aprendido
– Jose Antonio Piris Santiago , google
Uno de los mejores talleres a los que tuve la suerte de asistir. Sumamente recomendable!!
– Maria Silvia Velez de Villa , google
El workshop con Javi fue fantástico. Gran fotógrafo y persona, con su creatividad y buen rollo puso en mis manos todas las herramientas para dar el salto con la IA.
– ana peraile , google
Tuve el privilegio de tomar varios cursos con el fotógrafo Javi Mercader, y debo decir que superó todas mis expectativas. Desde el primer momento, su manera de explicar fue clara y precisa.
Lo que realmente distingue a Javi es su generosidad al compartir todos sus conocimientos. No se guarda nada; está dispuesto a mostrar y enseñar cada detalle de su estilo único, lo que enriquece enormemente la experiencia de aprendizaje.
He tomado cursos con varios fotógrafos, pero sin duda, los cursos de Javi Mercader han sido con los que más he aprendido. Su dedicación y profesionalismo son evidentes en cada clase, y gracias a él, he podido mejorar significativamente mis habilidades fotográficas. Recomiendo sus cursos a cualquier persona que desee aprender y crecer en el mundo de la fotografía. ¡Gracias, Javi, por compartir tu arte y conocimientos con nosotros! Saludos desde Teziutlán Puebla México
– Paulina Rivloy , google
Excelente aprendizaje! Valió la pena y mucho! Os lo recomiendo.
Gracias miles Javi!
– Rodrigo Muñoz , google
Hemos asistido a muchos talleres pero ninguno tan inspirador como el de Javier. Gracias!
– R Rico , google